French Tuna and Rice Salad

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

• 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 4 ounces kalamata olives or nicoise olives, halved and pitted
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. 1

   Combine ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk or shake well.

2. 2

   Cook the rice according to package directions.

3. 3

   Drain well and while still hot mix with some of the vinaigrette.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper and let cool.

5. 5

   When the rice is cool, add the remaining ingredients and vinaigrette.

6. 6

   season with salt and pepper to taste.